City

Coal Center, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,942Population
💰$70,662Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$171,700Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 2.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black2.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate580 (47.1%)
Some College97 (7.9%)
Associates105 (8.5%)
Bachelors151 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree298 (24.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
HS Grad47.1%
Some College7.9%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,662 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$171,700 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$983/mo
Total Housing Units774
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Coal Center, PA

Coal Center is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,942 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Coal Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,662 is near the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Coal Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $983 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coal Center is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.28%).

Coal Center, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Coal Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15423 1,942 $70,662 $171,700 $983 3.5% 36.5% 83.0%